{"product_id":"no-tea-no-shade-life-as-a-drag-queen-hardcover","title":"No Tea, No Shade: Life as a Drag Queen - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKennedy Ann Scott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlexis Michelle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOlivia Lux\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eNo Tea, No Shade\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential read for anyone who has searched for a way to feel like themselves.\" -- \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntimate, hilarious, and inspiring essays by celebrated drag queens Kennedy Ann Scott, Lagoona Bloo, Alexis Michelle, Olivia Lux, Julie J., and Nina West.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Tea, No Shade\u003c\/em\u003e is a collective anthem written by six drag queens who believe in equality, peace, and in a world that loves and respects all people. The defiant legacy of drag will endure fearmongering and hate because their hearts have endured the unthinkable, their courage has been relentlessly tested, and to be blunt, they have the balls to prevail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen these gorgeous queens wear a stunning gown with picture perfect makeup, haters label them as inappropriate and unlawful. They are entertainers not predators. Drag is an art of self-expression that, at its core, affirms and uplifts LGBTQIA+ people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Tea, No Shade\u003c\/em\u003e features thirty essays discussing: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eSocial activism, Drag Story Hour, and education.Coming out, gender, and equality.Relationships, setting goals, and rejection.Celebrating womanhood, family, and image.\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKennedy Ann Scott was awarded Teacher of the Year in Nashville, Tennessee. Lagoona Bloo starred on the Off-Broadway hit \u003cem\u003eDrag: the Musical, \u003c\/em\u003eand Alex Michaels received a stellar review from the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e for their role in \u003cem\u003eLa Cage Aux Falles\u003c\/em\u003e at Barrington Stage Company. Olivia Lux starred in \u003cem\u003eRent \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eKinky Boots.\u003c\/em\u003e Julie J raised more than $100,000 for trans and LGBTQIA+ organizations. Nina West received an honorary doctorate in May 2024 and is a well-known entertainer, having worked with everyone from Glenn Close to Kermit the Frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the pervasive danger of being authentic and real, these drag artists have chosen to fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. They remind us that a person's identity shouldn't be marginalized to genitals. Identity categories are not as important as we have been led to believe, and the shade casted on drag is just a scapegoat. It is a distraction political figures and trolls use to lure people away from caring about serious issues like equality, gun violence, poverty, and racism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Tea, No Shade\u003c\/em\u003e shines a light on a community of people who are paving the way for a better world and holding the light for others to step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52470442262835,"sku":"9780063430556","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Sz-72NdaQ9780063430556.webp?v=1759420378","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/no-tea-no-shade-life-as-a-drag-queen-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}